On January 1, 2017, Tamarisk Company purchased 9% bonds having a maturity value of $210,000 for $227,220.83. The bonds provide the bondholders with a 7% yield. They are dated January 1, 2017, and mature on January 1, 2022, with interest receivable on January 1 of each year. Tamarisk Company uses the effective-interest method to allocate unamortized discount or premium. The bonds are classified in the held-to-maturity category.
a. Record the journal entry for the purchase of the bond investment:
Accounts Debits Credits
Bond Investment $227,220.83
Cash $227,220.83
b. Prepare a bond amortization schedule:
Date Cash Received Interest Revenue Premium Amortized Carrying Value
1/1/2017 $227,220.83
12/31/2017
12/31/2018
12/31/2019
12/31/2020
12/31/2021
c. Prepare the journal entry to record the interest revenue and the amortization at December 31, 2017:
Accounts Debits Credits
Interest Revenue $X
Premium Amortization $X